Hotel El Roblar
California · United States
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Character and identity
Ojai's first hotel reopens on two acres along Ojai Avenue, its Spanish Revival façade and preserved Mission-style archway hinting at the century of history inside. A creative team including Eric Goode and designer Ramin Shamshiri took the property to the studs but rebuilt it to feel restored, all Monterey furniture, leather sofas, a stone fireplace recreated from old photos, and a Stefano Castronovo mural tracing Ojai's history. The 50 rooms split between a Main Building, 11 bungalows and the new Sycamore House. Dining runs through chef Brandon Boudet at the California-Mexican Condor Bar and garden-side La Cocina. Service is unhurried and local. A spa is slated for late 2027.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate couples and Angelenos in their 30s to 60s who want a walkable small-town weekend with personality, good cooking and quirky touches (resident giant tortoises, a complimentary Turtle Conservancy tour, Pendleton blankets, courtesy bikes to Bart's Books). Travellers who care about provenance, conservation storytelling and a low-key register will feel at home.
Should look elsewhere:
Families with young children, guests expecting a spa now rather than in 2027, and anyone who wants formal, polished service or a beach. The Sycamore House cabins are genuinely dark inside (tricky for getting ready), and tea drinkers will notice hot tea costs extra at breakfast.
Bottom line
What sets this place apart is the curatorial hand: a meticulously rebuilt sense of place tied to Ojai's history and California condor and tortoise conservation, with cooking strong enough to justify the trip on its own. Book a bungalow for the garden patio and water feature (number 11 has the koi pond), come midweek, and build in time for the Turtle Conservancy tour.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
